I wanted a place to write that felt like mine. Not a feed to keep up with, or a profile to maintain. Just a page where I could put an idea into words and let someone read it.
The site is made of Markdown files. I can open one in an editor, write, and publish it. There is no separate dashboard between me and the essay. That small distance matters: when writing is easy to start, I spend less time arranging the place where it happens.
I also like that the writing can stand on its own. The page has a title, a date, and the essay. It does not need to turn every thought into a conversation or ask a reader to make an account before they can read it.
A place to think
I work on software, so it is easy to spend a lot of time talking about tools and very little time explaining what I think they are for. Writing gives me a reason to slow down and make those ideas clearer.
Some essays here will be about programming and developer tools. Others will be about the choices behind software: what to make simple, what to leave alone, and who a tool is helping. I do not expect to have a final answer for each question. I want to record the thinking while it is still worth examining.
Keeping the publishing part boring
This site uses plain files and a small build script. That is a practical choice, but it is also a reminder of what I want the site to be: a home for the writing, not another project that needs constant attention.
When I have something to say, I can write it here. When I do not, the site can sit quietly.